The Bible tells us that there is "One God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time." (I Timothy 2:5-6)
"Now a mediator is not a [mediator] of one, but God is One." (Galatians 3:20)
"And for this cause, He is the mediator of the New Testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions, that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. For where a testament [is], there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. For a testament [is] of force after men are dead: otherwise, it is of no strength at all while the testator lives. Whereupon neither the first [testament] was dedicated without blood ..." (Hebrews 9:15-18)
As a mediator, He served more than one. Therefore, the mediator Jesus (God manifest in the flesh as a son, robed in sin-prone flesh and yet without sin), He stood between God and mankind, effecting reconciliation. "To wit, God was in Christ ..."
"And this I say, that the covenant that was confirmed before of God in Christ ..." (Galatians 3:17)
Therefore, neither history or the traditions of men can replace biblical truth. Neither can the error of modern day religion establish or repudiate apostolic doctrine. Why? Because the scripture -- the Word of the Lord was established in heaven.
Only as the humanity of God, could the man Christ Jesus become our sacrifice on a cross, our advocate, and High Priest, acting on our behalf for our justification, and paying the ultimate price with His precious holy blood for our sin. Indeed, Jesus offered Himself as a spotless lamb -- "Behold, the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29)
The Word made flesh and dwelt among us. "He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not." (John 1:10-11; John 1:18; I Timothy 3:16)
As the Word made flesh [the only begotten of the Father -- Luke 1:35], He offered the blood from His own body as the basis for the forgiveness of our sins. Similarly, because He was tempted as we are, and yet without sin, He understands the trials and tribulations that come against us, when the spirit of this world tries to condemn without justification.
Nevertheless, when it comes to understanding the counsel and wisdom of God, we can know and take heed unto ourselves, and to all the flock -- "over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers to feed the church of God, WHICH HE PURCHASED WITH HIS OWN BLOOD." (Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:2; I Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 1;7, 14; Hebrews 9:14)
Remember, the Holy Ghost overshadowed Mary so that she could bring forth a son. (Luke 1:35) The same Spirit of the Lord God who moved upon the face of the waters when the world was created, and breathed the world we know into existence. (Genesis 1:1-2)
This same God raised Jesus whom they (and we also in our hearts, prior to knowing our Lord God and Saviour personally) crucified from the dead, giving to Him all power in heaven and earth, making Him both Lord and Christ, exalting His Name to be ABOVE every name in heaven, on earth, and beneath the earth -- the Lord of glory.
This same Jesus whom ye have crucified is BOTH LORD AND CHRIST! (Philippians 2:9;Romans 10:9; Ephesians 1:20; Acts 2:36; Matthew 28:18; Acts 2:36)
For the son of man is the Lord, even of the sabbath day. (Matthew 12:8) David therefore himself called Him Lord; and whence is He then His son?" (Mark 12:37; Acts 2:29-31)
When we ask this day -- "Who is this King of glory?" the Lord has given us an answer. That is, He is "the LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory." (Psalm 24:10)
"Thou, [even] Thou, art Lord alone; Thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and Thou preserves them all; and the host of heaven worships Thee. Thou [art] the Lord the God ..." (Nehemiah 9:6-7)
"Yet have I set My King upon My holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto Me, "Thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee. Ask of Me, and I shall give [Thee] the heathen for Thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession. Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish [from] the Way, when His wrath is kindled put a little. Blessed [are] all they that put their trust in Him." (Psalms 1:6-12)
Yes, "Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth full of His glory ... for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!" (Isaiah 6:3-5)
"For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is His Name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; the God of the whole earth shall He be called." (Isaiah 54:5)
Jesus said to him, "Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? he that hast seen Me hath seen the Father: and how sayest thou then, She us the Father?" (John 14:6-12)
Jesus said, "I and My Father are ONE!" (John 10:30)
Thus, if the Son had been a co-equal and co-existent person in the Godhead, as those who believe in a triad god, or trinity/tri-une god profess, this exaltation would not have been possible, for He would have had these positions and attributes from the very beginning. It is evident, therefore, that the Son of God was not a second divine person in the Godhead, but rather, the embodiment and profession of the love and kindness of God our Saviour. (Titus 3:4-7; I Timothy 3:16)
He is our all in all! Stand in the offering plate.
Thus, if the Son had been a co-equal and co-existent person in the Godhead, as those who believe in a triad god, or trinity/tri-une god profess, this exaltation would not have been possible, for He would have had these positions and attributes from the very beginning. It is evident, therefore, that the Son of God was not a second divine person in the Godhead, but rather, the embodiment and profession of the love and kindness of God our Saviour. (Titus 3:4-7; I Timothy 3:16)
He is our all in all! Stand in the offering plate.
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